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C32 vs. 36" Tectron
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Author:  jimwebster [ Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:02 pm ]
Post subject:  C32 vs. 36" Tectron
Joe Wambo sent me some cool Okie-Tex star party pics where the C32 and the Yard Scope went head to head.

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Author:  jimwebster [ Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C32 vs. 36" Tectron
Here is the Yard Scope. Very big and very cool!

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Author:  dave [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 1:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C32 vs. 36" Tectron
Looks like Joe has some type of filter slide on his scope. I wonder 1.) what kind is it? and 2.) can it be used with the SIPS paracorr installed?
Author:  atmer [ Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C32 vs. 36" Tectron
dave wrote:
Looks like Joe has some type of filter slide on his scope. I wonder 1.) what kind is it? and 2.) can it be used with the SIPS paracorr installed?


He's using an AstroCrumb and it can certainly be used w/ the SIPS as I'm using it with the SIPS on my 32".

John
Author:  joewambo [ Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C32 vs. 36" Tectron
It is an modified astrocrumb. I ordered the mark II slide but decided to mount the slide blocks directly(permanently) to the back of the focuser board instead of clamping the slide blocks to the draw tube extension ring provided in the kit. I drilled out the slide blocks with a hole saw to allow clearance of the focuser tube. There is just enough clearance when the focuser is racked all the way in with the paracorr type II drop in which is the system I use. With the slide blocks permanently mounted to the focuser board, light path intrusion is minimized and lateral forces on the focuser drawtube itself are eliminated when switching filters.
Author:  StellarOne [ Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C32 vs. 36" Tectron
Are there any observing reports out there comparing the views between the 36" Yard Scope and the 32" Webster?

Thanks.
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